Maine’s far north is locked in deep cold this morning, and the air over Aroostook County feels more like midwinter than late March. At Caribou Municipal Airport, temperatures sit near 5 degrees with a north wind around 12 mph. Wind chills plunge to 11 below zero.
Exposed skin feels the bite in minutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, highs climb only to 23 degrees today under mostly sunny skies . Wind chill values dip as low as 3 below zero early before winds ease this afternoon. Roads appear dry, but any leftover meltwater can refreeze quickly on Route 1 and Route 89.
This is prime flash-freeze territory across northern Maine.
A slight chance of snow showers develops late tonight after 11 p.m., with lows dropping to 9 degrees . Sunday turns partly sunny with a high near 34, but scattered snow showers remain possible into Sunday night.
Monday brings a shift. A mix of rain and snow showers develops during the morning, with highs reaching 43 degrees . Precipitation amounts stay light, but slushy patches could form during bursts of heavier showers.
Tuesday turns more unsettled. Rain and snow become likely in the afternoon, then transition to rain, snow, and possible freezing rain Tuesday night. Lows dip near 30, and precipitation chances climb to 90 percent . Travel conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunset.
Plan errands for Sunday afternoon or early Monday. Keep winter gear ready into midweek.
By Wednesday, rain remains likely with highs near 44 before colder air returns late week .
Longer-range trends into early April hint at milder spring air pushing north.
Are you seeing icy patches on back roads this morning?
